belch

[beltʃ]

belch Definition

  • 1to allow air from the stomach to come out noisily through the mouth
  • 2to emit gas or vapor

Using belch: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "belch" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He belched loudly after finishing his meal.

  • Example

    The volcano belched smoke and ash into the sky.

  • Example

    The car engine belched black smoke.

  • Example

    The factory chimney belched toxic fumes into the air.

belch Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for belch

Phrases with belch

  • to emit something in large quantities

    Example

    The factory belched out thick smoke all day long.

  • belch up

    to vomit

    Example

    The smell of the food made him belch up his dinner.

  • to express anger or rage

    Example

    He belched fire when he found out that he had been cheated.

Origins of belch

from Old English 'bealcan', meaning 'to belch'

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Summary: belch in Brief

The verb 'belch' [beltʃ] means to release air from the stomach noisily through the mouth, or to emit gas or vapor. It can be used to describe a person's bodily function, as in 'He belched loudly after finishing his meal,' or a machine's emission, as in 'The car engine belched black smoke.' The phrase 'belch out' refers to emitting something in large quantities, while 'belch up' means to vomit.